1998 Isuzu Amigo Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1998 Isuzu Amigo, 5% of the 78 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Sporadically, from hwy speed of 55 MPH to off ramp, when clutch is fully depressed, engine dies (all dash indicators light up) and RPM goes to zero, resulting is loss of power steering (and probably power brakes). Driver is able to restart engine with clutch in coasting in neutral. Sometimes, engine dies again right away. Car is not out of gas.”
NHTSA complaint #735173, filed 2000-10“Vehicle decelerated, and when applying clutch vehicle would stall without any indication. After inspection by dealer. It was deteermined that there was a tooth error in computer program. However, problem still exists. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #897035, filed 2001-09“Consumer was traveling on highway and as at a intersection at light then vehicle started smoking. Timing belt fell off. Vehicle had to be towed. Mechanic at the dealership told her that clutch had blown out.”
NHTSA complaint #877676, filed 2001-01Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Isuzu Amigo
22 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Isuzu Amigo
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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